Creating My Self, Again.
You know that feeling when you look at an old photograph of yourself, and something stirs in you? Maybe it's the pang of regret... Maybe you catch a vibe from the smile on your face... Maybe you feel sorry for the past you, and what they were going through at the time? Nostalgia is such a strong emotion. It's the reason I'm back here. I blogged for a decade between the ages of 17-27. Writing about my life and experiences was a way to connect with people from all over the world. It made me remember I was alive, when inside it felt like I was dying. I had a voice, and I had a platform. Not for fame or money, but to express. To create a sense of self. And to create a community. And here I am, in my 30s (which feels so weird to say!) and I'm yet again, beginning again. I'm needing to move home in the next 2 months, and I'm finally excited about what's to come... not in spite of the unknowns, but because of them. I have the writings in my old blog to thank for t...